Buying Advice

Use our car buying advice to get the best deal on your next purchase. Learn how to negotiate with new-car dealers and what to look for when buying a used car. Plus, research the most dependable cars and trucks, learn which models have the best and worst resale values and find out which vehicles are most popular among Cars.com users.

Which manufacturers have the best warranty coverage? Make sense of new-car and used-car warranties and compare basic, powertrain, corrosion and roadside assistance warranties from 50 manufacturers. Read more

Buying a used car can save you some money, but it won't necessarily save you any time. If you research a used-car purchase like you would a new car, you're far more likely to get a great deal. Read more

Resale values, also known as residuals, should be a key factor in any new-car purchase. Which cars will retain the most value in three years when you're ready to sell? And which will retain the least? Read more